February 24, 2025 (Erie, PA) – ERIEBANK is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Financial Education Center on Parade Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from local leaders, community partners, and ERIEBANK executives, as well as tours of the new facility. This marks a historic milestone as the first bank to open on Parade Street in decades, reinforcing ERIEBANK’s commitment to the community and its financial well-being.
“We are incredibly excited to open this new office on Parade Street,” said Katie Jones, ERIEBANK Regional President. “This location represents a significant investment in the Erie community. We’re not just bringing banking services to the area; we’re bringing opportunities for financial education and growth. It’s our mission to be a true partner in the success of this neighborhood, and we’re proud to take this important step forward.”
The Financial Education Center is more than just a banking office, it is a local hub designed to empower the community with financial literacy resources, personalized banking solutions, and educational workshops tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses in the Erie region.
ERIEBANK’s modern SMART center, which will be open Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., includes a wireless café-style lobby, open transaction areas, digital displays, cash recyclers, a coin counter, and a coffee station. The facility is also complemented by a walk-up where customers can access the SMART Station to use interactive video to perform such transactions as making deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, cashing checks, and reviewing account balances. Customers can access the SMART stations and speak to a live banker Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
“The opening of ERIEBANK’s Parade Street office is a monumental step forward in the revitalization of our community. This commitment, alongside the efforts of dedicated community partners, reflects the kind of investment that truly empowers neighborhoods, creates opportunities, and restores hope. ERIEBANK is not just opening a branch; they’re planting a seed of transformation for our Eastside families and businesses,” said Bishop Dwane Brock, President of the Eastside Renaissance.
ERIEBANK, a division of CNB Bank, is part of a $6.0 billion bank that has been and will continue to be developed by local business and community leaders. The local decision-making provided by ERIEBANK offers a high level of dedication and service to the communities within northwest Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio.